KitchenAid KGM All Metal Grain Mill Attachment

IMO, this is a great starter mill for someone who has never milled before and wants to try it out, who also happens to own a kitchenaide mixer.Pros:Affordable compared to stand alone mill.Small and easy to tuck away.Absolutely does the job and allows me to have fresh milled flour for all my baking needs.Cons:It is slow in comparison to a stand alone unit.It is LOUD. If you have sensory sensitive people in your home, just be aware. My kids have gotten used to it, but this guy is not discreet.Running the mill on your kitchenaide WILL heat up the gears on the mixer during the run.In a former life, I was a lab tech and keeping machines running and processes moving smoothly was my mission. So here are solutions for the cons:It’s slow = prepare for it, set aside approximately 10-30 min depending on how much you are milling.It’s loud = my kids have noise canceling headphones, I just tell them I have to mill and give them the option to wear them or not. I do not mill when they are in the middle of things they are interested in.Heating up = be aware of how long you are running it and do not walk away from the machine while it is running. I run the mill early in the day (it’s hot here in the south) and I have an ice pack I lay on the mixer to help keep it cool while it runs. While I was a tech, our labs were kept obscenely cold for the purpose of ensuring the machines didn’t over heat. And for safety reasons, we never left them unattended and running. I do nothing else while I mill.In summary, it’s a great little mill that will get you into milling on a budget. Be aware of its limitations, be aware and take proper safety cautions so it doesn’t overheat, and enjoy milling.

I would have given it a 5 star review but for a few issues with my old Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. I worried since the mixer was so old it might not be compatable but it was! This was one of the reasons I was hesitant to order a mill for the kitchen aid but decided to give it a try. This worked well on my older model Kitchen Aid mixer. The weight of it was so heavy that it kind of sagged toward where the grinder was. I had to take off the bowl from the stand because the grain would wind up in front of it but it did not leave enough space below the older mixer design to place the bowl in front of it to catch the grain as it came through. I had to steady the mixer base while it ground the grains. I was happy that it worked and the fine grain seems good for baking. I have not had time to bake yet. I used a 24 oz bag of Kamut whole grain wheat to try it out. I fed the grinder in segments of about 2 cups at a time. It took a long time to get through the bag. It seemed a little louder than the normal mixer alone. It does not allow you to wash it in water. There was no smell to the actual grinder but the grain smelled very good that it produced. I know other people with Kitchen Aid Mixers and noticed theres had a different design than mine. I have a base that the metal bowl locks into.Thus, your experience may not be the same as mine. Again, I would give it 5 stars but for a few issues lining up an bowl to catch the grain and the weight of the grinder. I think it is a great value because of the quality of the grain it produces. I tried different levels too. I it has 12 levels of grain. Each level is different. It was very easy to set up and use.

I recently purchased the KitchenAid All Metal Grain Grinder, and it’s been a fantastic addition to my kitchen. If you already own a KitchenAid stand mixer, this attachment is a must-have for anyone serious about making their own flour or grinding grains at home.The build quality is excellent—it’s made entirely of metal, so it feels incredibly sturdy and durable. I’ve used it to grind wheat, oats, and even corn, and it handles each task without any issues. The adjustable grind settings are a big plus, allowing you to customize the coarseness from cracked grains to ultra-fine flour, depending on your needs.I love the ability to grind fresh flour for my baking. There’s something really satisfying about knowing exactly what’s going into your bread or muffins, and the flavor is noticeably fresher compared to store-bought flour. It’s also great for experimenting with different grains and blends.Installation is easy, and cleanup is straightforward as well. For anyone who wants more control over their ingredients and enjoys baking or cooking with fresh grains, this is a great investment. Highly recommend it for home bakers and anyone looking to step up their kitchen game!

This mill does its job, but if I had a chance to redo the purchase I might just purchase a stand alone mill instead of the attachment for my Kitchen Aid. The attachment works loose as you use it, so you have to make sure to check that it's secure. I also wonder if a stand alone mixer would grind faster. Thus attachment does it's job, and if you aren't doing a lot of milling, I would say this is a good choice. If you're going to be doing a significant amount of milling, I would recommend choosing a different product.

working as advertised, been using it for several months now, grinds wheat berries just fine, not real fast, but can grind enough for 2 loaves in 15-20 minutes. used it on blue corn last night, it did fine.